obama's speech. with 12 days to go, this rally was all about asking supporters for their votes, and asking them to redouble their efforts to get others to the polls. >> if you're willing to roll up your sleeves with me, and work with me, knock on some doors with me, make some phone calls with me, we'll win richmond. we'll win the commonwealth of virginia again. we'll win this election. >> reporter: uva center for politics director larry calls virginia a true tossup. >> the romney people think they have a small edge, a point or two, the obama people insist it's tied. i think it will be decided by a small number of votes. so it's really worth getting out and working in virginia. >> reporter: virginia republicans insist they are adding to their numbers. while the president is shoring up his base. >> our electoral map continues to expand, where barack obama continues to contract. same is true in virginia. >> reporter: but obama supporters say today's rally leaves them feeling more confident. >> i feel li